Man, it felt great to finally get outside and be a runner again. Spring is here! I've been cooped up all winter in the gym forced to run on "dreadmills" too long. I have been lifting...read more

Man, it felt great to finally get outside and be a runner again. Spring is here! I've been cooped up all winter in the gym forced to run on "dreadmills" too long. I have been lifting 3-4 times a week, but nothing beats running outdoors. It felt like meeting an old friend - the beautiful Lake Nokomis. Such a great morning, and the perfect temperature - 52!

My last long run before the marathon! My last timed run too, as I'll be taking it easy on all remaining short, easy runs the next two weeks. It was such a great day: 60 degrees, fall colors an...read more

My last long run before the marathon! My last timed run too, as I'll be taking it easy on all remaining short, easy runs the next two weeks. It was such a great day: 60 degrees, fall colors and smells, and a lot of other runners and walkers out today. I didn't eat anything this morning, so I ran all 19.84 miles (weird, my birth year is 1984) on an empty stomach. I probably will do much better during the marathon when I carb up during the two days before.

My early morning speed run to Lake Nokomis. These runs are my favorite because it's early (no traffic or other pedestrians to get in the way), oxygen levels are high, it's much cooler, an...read more

My early morning speed run to Lake Nokomis. These runs are my favorite because it's early (no traffic or other pedestrians to get in the way), oxygen levels are high, it's much cooler, and I can get my workout done early and not have to worry about it the rest of the day. Just a few more days of strong performances before I start tapering!

Last week's late night run cut short. I had to quit early because of my tired legs. I had worked them rigorously earlier in the morning in the gym, and they weren't in a condition to run ...read more

Last week's late night run cut short. I had to quit early because of my tired legs. I had worked them rigorously earlier in the morning in the gym, and they weren't in a condition to run 20 miles as I had originally planned.

A medium size run, but I started at 7:30pm, and it got dark around 9, and I don't like running in the dark, especially without street lamps. So I slowed down so I wouldn't injure myself. ...read more

A medium size run, but I started at 7:30pm, and it got dark around 9, and I don't like running in the dark, especially without street lamps. So I slowed down so I wouldn't injure myself. Thank goodness for my iPhone flashlight.

Another long run at night. We're taking a short little trip this weekend and I don't know if I'll find the time to run or not. So I made up for it tonight. It was a great run up to C...read more

Another long run at night. We're taking a short little trip this weekend and I don't know if I'll find the time to run or not. So I made up for it tonight. It was a great run up to Como Zoo and into St. Paul however. I love exploring new trails!

One trip around Lake Calhoun, which is exactly 3.1 miles, or a 5K. I wanted to do more, but near the end my chest felt like it was going to explode, with aches and serious throbbing in my upper che...read more

One trip around Lake Calhoun, which is exactly 3.1 miles, or a 5K. I wanted to do more, but near the end my chest felt like it was going to explode, with aches and serious throbbing in my upper chest. So I backed off and took it easy the rest of the night.

This morning I sprinted 400 meters, 10 times. I had no track to use, so I ran between the 17th and 14th Ave. bridges along the Midtown Greenway. If I'm going to be faster in the marathon, spri...read more

This morning I sprinted 400 meters, 10 times. I had no track to use, so I ran between the 17th and 14th Ave. bridges along the Midtown Greenway. If I'm going to be faster in the marathon, spring workouts will certainly help me, and I need to do more of them.